There were disputes when the group leaders decided on the timetable for the Commissioners' hearings and changed the competencies of the committees. In four cases, committees were downgraded to invited committees. They now have fewer rights to ask questions.
By Markus Grabitz
Dan Jørgensen is to become Energy Commissioner. The Dane has experience in the field, but above all he is good at selling ideas and mediating between positions. However, he does have one weak point.
By Redaktion Table
The Legal Affairs Committee has no fundamental reservations about the 26 candidates for the Commission. MEPs want to know more about 23 candidates. Three have already been given the green light – including Hungary's candidate.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Fiscal Board is concerned about the increased net expenditure of the member states. At the same time, the Board argues that expenditure on European public goods should be better financed at European level rather than at national level.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Budapest government is repeatedly accused of undermining the rule of law. The EU Commission has announced that it will take the matter to the European Court of Justice.
By Redaktion Table
The Federal Minister of Economic Affairs criticizes the increasing regulation of companies and calls for a reversal of the current logic. Read what he proposes instead.
By Redaktion Table
Three months after the start of negotiations, the problems are piling up. There are disputes about the rule of law, trouble with Poland and resentment towards President Zelenskiy. Brussels is bracing itself for a prolonged impasse.
By Eric Bonse
Several political groups in the European Parliament have criticized the postponement of the EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains. Nevertheless, the Commission's proposal could find a majority as long as no substantive changes are made.
By Lukas Knigge
Former Swedish EU Minister Jessika Roswall has no previous experience in her future field of work. But the reason why her appointment as Environment Commissioner has been met with some harsh criticism is a different one.
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On Oct. 15 in Luxembourg, the energy ministers will discuss the energy sector's contribution to the EU's competitiveness. Other topics include the high electricity prices in Eastern and Southern Europe and preparations for the winter.
By Manuel Berkel
